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R661 JUA

1997 Lambretta GP200

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,823 mi
Last recorded8,823 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Lambretta GP2003,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 JUA
MakeLambretta
ModelGP200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 8,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 8,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 8,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 8,823 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 8,823 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 8,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 8,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 8,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 8,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 8,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 8,163 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2012 7,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 6,618 miles

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP200?

Based on 20,062 MOT tests across 2,337 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
283
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 129
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 127
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 117
Headlamp aim too high 105
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 99
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R661 JUA is a 1997 Lambretta GP200 in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Lambretta GP200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 3,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lambretta GP200 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 129 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R661 JUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP200 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 29 years old, this Lambretta GP200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R661 JUA registered?

R661 JUA is a 1997 Lambretta GP200, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R661 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 JUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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